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The 2027 JMG National Leader Training continues to GROW with a pre-conference workshop and updated format to be the MOST
This popular training conference event is for educators, volunteers and youth program leaders passionate about starting a new school/youth garden project OR reinvigorating an existing struggling program into one that THRIVES.
As an active part of the 2027 JMG NLT conference, attendees will be equipped to:
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Utilize all curricula resources, general breakout sessions
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Implement best practices, project-based learning, managing students/groups
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Access Group/class registration, recognition & certification options
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Involve local county Extension, volunteers and parents in your programming
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Reach into schools, after school programs & clubs
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Prepare/lead JMG teacher training workshop events
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Generate funding to support programs
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Utilize program resources, marketing materials
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Build sustainability through community collaborations and partnerships
confirmed concurrent session conference tracks:
– TRACK 1 IMPLEMENTING JMG RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULA
– TRACK 2 GARDENING 101
– TRACK 3 STEM in the GARDEN
– TRACK 4 NATURE & WILDLIFE GARDENING: STEWARDING HABITAT HEROES
2026 JMG NLT Schedule At-a-Glance:
DAY ONE:
– Pre-Conference Workshop-
Tuesday, February 16, 2026,
9:00am-11:00am Central
(1:00-6:30pm Eastern/ 11:00am-4:30pm Mountain/ 10:00-3:30pm Pacific)
Growing & Funding Sustainable School Garden Workshop
If you are passionate about bringing hands-on learning to life through a school/youth garden project, join us this optional, pre-conference 2-hr engaging WORKSHOP that will help you IDENTIFY funding sources, EQUIP you with the proven, novel strategies/ideas for fundraising AND pro tips to WRITE compelling grant proposals that can FUND your garden project… (more info)
– Conference Opening General & Concurrent Sessions-
Tuesday, February 16, 2027,
12:00pm-5:30pm Central
(1:00-6:30pm Eastern/ 11:00am-4:30pm Mountain/ 10:00-3:30pm Pacific)
Welcome/JMG & NLT Overview
Opening Keynote Speaker
JMG Featured Spotlights:
School Garden Field Trips
CONCURRENT GROW Session A
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
Lightning Sessions: Thriving Partnerships, Projects & People Helping to Grow Good Kids!
DAY TWO:
Wednesday, February 17, 2027,
8:30am-5:00pm CST
(9:30am-4:00pm Eastern/7:30am-4:00pm Mountain/6:30am-3:00pm Pacific)
– General Session –
JMG NLT DAY 2 Overview
DAY 2 Opening Keynote Speaker
– Concurrent Sessions –
Concurrent GROW SESSION TRACKS:
– TRACK 1 Implementing JMG Research-Based Curricula
– TRACK 2 Gardening 101
– TRACK 3 STEM in the GARDEN
– TRACK 4 Nature & Wildlife Gardening: Stewarding Habitat Heroes
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GROW Session B
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
JMG NLT Lunch Break
GROW Session C
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
GROW Session D
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
GROW Session E
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
Training Conference Concludes, 5:00pm Central
(6:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Mountain/3:00pm Pacific)
